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Wikipedia article




'Helicopter Canada' (aka 'Hlicoptre Canada') is a 1966 Canadian documentary film produced by the National Film Board of Canada and directed by Eugene Boyko. The film features aerial photography of all ten of Canada's provinces. 'Helicopter Canada', sponsored by the Canada's Centennial Commission, was produced for international distribution in both French and English language versions for Canada's 100th anniversary.

Synopsis



The short documentary offers a narrated tour from a helicopter of the Canadian provinces in 1966. The bird's-eye view showed both familiar and little-known aspects of the Canadian landscape. Among the featured film locations are: the Badlands, Alberta; Oak Island, Nova Scotia; Ottawa; Montral; Qubec City; Niagara Falls; Thousand Islands of the Saint Lawrence River; Toronto; Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Cast



* The Beatles (cameo)

* Lester B. Pearson

Production



Filmed in Panavision, 'Helicopter Canada' took 18 months to produce and required cinematographer Eugene Boyko to spend 540 hours aloft in a specially outfitted Alouette II helicopter.

'Helicopter Canada' was made for international distribution during the Canadian centennial. Columbia Pictures bought the rights for a 22-minute version that was distributed internationally, including the USSR, USA, China and Italy. Besides French, the film was translated into 12 languages.Clark, Domini. [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/canadas-oscar-nod-in-1967-a-cringe-worthy-canuck-tribute/article8967846/ "Canadas Oscar nod in 1967? A cringe-worthy Canuck tribute."] 'The Globe and Mail', 13 February 2015. Retrieved: 8 January 2016.

Reception



Although now considered dated, 'Helicopter Canada', during its initial release, received positive reviews. Joan Fox wrote in 'The Globe and Mail', "If this film doesnt stir your Canadian blood, nothing will."

Accolades



'Helicopter Canada' was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 39th Academy Awards.[http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1967 "The 39th Academy Awards (1967), Nominees and Winners."] 'Oscars.org'. Retrieved: 8 January 2016.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110521084744/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/138955/Helicopter-Canada/details "Details: 'Helicopter Canada' (1967)."] 'The New York Times'. Retrieved: 8 January 2016.

The film also received two Canadian Film Awards at the 19th Canadian Film Awards in 1967: Best Film in the General Information category and a Special Prize "for providing a superbly appropriate and inspiring opportunity for Canadians to view their country in the Centennial Year."Wise [https://books.google.com/books?id=m4Y_OgckDmIC&lpg=PP1&pg=PA97#v=onepage 2001, pp. 9798.][http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=10981 "Helicopter Canada."] 'National Film Board of Canada'. Retrieved: 8 January 2016.

References



Notes



Bibliography



* Wise, Wyndham. "Helicopter Canada." 'Take One's Essential Guide to Canadian Film'. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2001. .


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